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The Brightest Young Things Bentzen Ball comedy festival has featured Sarah Silverman and Patton Oswalt. Now comes Live From the Lab, a curated lineup of local comics trying out new material. To participate: E-mail bentzenball@brightestyoungthings.com at least a week in advance. Velvet Lounge 915 U St. NW, Washington, DC

Helena wants Bertram, Bertram wants freedom. But as with any of Shakespeare's heroines, that, of course, is not the end of the story. Find out what happens, for free, as The Shakespeare Theatre Company kicks off its season with "All's Well That Ends Well," the quirky tragicomedy that hasn't graced the Free For All stage since 1998. Get your tickets at the theater the day of the show, starting two hours before the curtain opens. There will also be an online lottery. Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall 610 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-547-1122

Tension grows in the Vermont household of Phyllis and Joyce when a photographer, who specializes in female nudes, comes for a visit. Theater J 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, DC | 800-494-8497

Cirque du Soleil's latest production explores the evolution of man through acrobatics, juggling, roller skating and more. Plateau at National Harbor 201 Harborview Ave., Oxon Hill, MD | 800-450-1480

Signature Theatre kicks off its season with the much-loved Tony-winning musical about a reporter's crusade against a Texas brothel. The show stars Helen Hayes winner Sherri Edelen as brassy madam Miss Mona Stangley. Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA | 703-820-9771

The audience joins the fun in this performance based on a murder in a hair salon. At the Family Theater. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-467-4600

Our guess is Molly Ivins would be pleased: Kathleen Turner comes to Arena to take on the bravado, smarts and tough skin of the late Texas newspaper columnist. Ivins' was a highly regarded writer, who will come to life in this show, which weaves personal anecdotes with a look at politics. Watch out, D.C. The play runs through Oct. 28. Arena Stage at the Mead Center 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC | 202-488-3300